Shedding Question

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone could "shed" some light on shedding for me. I know that around 50-100 shed hairs a day is normal. I think I am actually under that range. But one thing I have noticed is that my shed hairs are different lengths and ages. Some hairs that are shed are long and healthy looking, some are shorter, some are newer grays, some are older hairs. Does anyone have a good explanation for why this is the case? Does shorter shed hairs mean shorter terminal length? (I guess this is really two questions, hehe). Thanks!

Hey SK...all of my shed hairs are completely different lengths/types too.  I think it's normal and doesn't really indicate the whole terminal length thing.

Ooooh, nice signature photos Anais! What a pretty braid, and the waves are amazing!!!

Wowee, that's a great new picture, AnaisSatin!  Your braid is so thick! Gah!

Anyway, SK, I get the same thing, too.  Fallout of all lengths of strands, even short ones (more lately, as I recently discontinued a prescription medication specifically used to reduce hair fallout).  So, don't stress it.  (um, bad pun not intended )

Thank You Rini. You're right! When I was showing my sister the photos on the board, she pointed at yours and said "isn't that you?" She thought the waves looked just like mine (despite out difference in color). I think your shine and color are great - that's what I'm shooting for over the months to come....